After exactly one week of turning my MARPE, I finally saw a diastema (gap) form between my two front teeth!!! This means that the expander was incredibly successful and separated the maxillary bone! Woooohoooo!!
The week leading up to this was pretty eventful; here's a breakdown of my expansion....
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After what felt like the millionth orthodontist telling me surgery was the only option to fix both my problems, I was feeling pretty disappointed. Then it occurred to me that not all orthodontists practice with the latest technologies, instead using only their tried-and-true treatments. It was up to me to catch up on the last 10 years of orthodontic developments and find practitioners who actually used them. Again, I want to stress the importance of using credible sources like studies, papers, and simulations published by universities or orthodontists to find the most accurate information, and consulting with practicing professionals on treatment plans. So began my meticulous, exhausting research....
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